Description
Bring vibrant Italian flavor to your table with these Caprese Skewers with Basil Drizzle. Perfect for a quick appetizer, light snack, or elegant party platter, this no-cook recipe combines cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil with a zesty herb drizzle. It’s an easy recipe packed with freshness, making it ideal for quick breakfast bites, healthy snacks, or appetizer food ideas for gatherings. Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, they’re as beautiful as they are delicious.
Ingredients
12 cherry tomatoes
12 fresh mozzarella balls
12 fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
4–6 wooden skewers
Instructions
1. In a small blender or processor, blend the basil leaves, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
2. Thread one cherry tomato, one basil leaf, and one mozzarella ball on each skewer. Repeat the pattern until skewers are filled.
3. Arrange the skewers on a serving dish. Drizzle with the basil sauce and finish with balsamic glaze just before serving.
Notes
Use multi-colored cherry tomatoes for a more vibrant and festive look.
For extra flavor, marinate mozzarella in olive oil and herbs beforehand.
Add the basil drizzle and balsamic glaze just before serving to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: caprese skewers, healthy snack, party appetizer, vegetarian recipe, easy recipe, food ideas